I want to get some opinions on dropping a 318 Mopar Engine into my 96 XJ. the one im looking at already had the camshaft for the 4x4.

 

Can you make your own motor mounts and the rest of the swap parts needed?

 

Im sure if i cant i can find someone who can. Im just dreaming right now. i want a v8 in my XJ. And i figured if im going to do that i want the old muscle sound and feel as well. I can take it to a custom shop and pay an arm and a leg if need be.

 

If that's the case use a SBC for the swap and make all the HP you would ever want cheaper by far than the old 318 and smaller in size. There are a lot of swap kits for the Chevy engines and trans swaps by far.

 

A 5.2 (318) from a zj would actually be a really easy swap and I'm sure the motor mounts could be modified to work in xj. Just grab complete trans motor wiring harness and computer. Be a lot cheaper than adapting a Chevy. 318s can be built for good power.

My opinion though.. built a 4.0 stroker and have same power as 318 with less weight and effort.

 

There is a guy on my local forum that did one. Never seen it. Mine has a small block Chevy and have been dding it for 2 years.

BTW, those 4.0's are heavy. It was heavier than my small block.

 

I'm sure your Chevy motor may be lighter.. maybe but 5.2 + trans not so much.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f13/c...topics/1253591

Really though its about the effort involved. Stroker all the way.

 

In the end it's still just lipstick on a pig. You say money is no object, so grab your checkbook and talk to Lingenfelters, have them make something special.
http://www.lingenfelter.com/

 

Like said a small block chevy or ls will be a easier swap you can buy all the swap parts today for it.And as far as power hp pre penny a small block chevy is hard to beat.

 

MEH....


Money is no object? Then throw a checkbook at it. Post up results of your build.

I have a 4.6 stroker. Love it.

Wouldn't mind a vortec swap someday...maybe next build...

 

Or the cheapest way sell your xj and buy a v8 zj.

 

so what exactly is the 4x4 cam?


a buddy put a amc 360 in his comanche.

 

Want to do the MSD EFI on mine eventually.

 

Oh Hell yes, all they will ask is to "Show me the MONEY"!!!

 

Street legal full on crazy.